Until recently, I was absolutely sure that I had ended my career as a race driver at Ferrari. But sometimes things change suddenly and unexpectedly. All of a sudden, the framework conditions aren’t the same anymore. At that point, you have to reconsider the decisions you’ve made. And, to tell the truth, the failed comeback attempt last summer gave me reason to reconsider my situation. I was surprised myself how fast and how strong I committed myself to this topic again. Apparently, my batteries recharged completely during the last three years. And when – thanks to Ross – the opportunity arose to drive for Mercedes GP, I realized that my old motivation was back, full of fresh energy and great force.Michael Schumacher

As most of us seem to have forgotten, or been too young to experience, one M. Schmacher had a very long career quite liberally laced with unsportsman-like behavior, which is a kind of ultimate understatement.

The good news is that the powers that be at MB will certainly expect/demand behavior more appropriate to the icon he has become…a conversation that Ferrari could never quite manage.

We are not going to be treated to MS duelling for wins and the championship because…(you can fill in this gap yourself)…try, Vettel, Hamilton, Alonso, Massa or Button!

And, don’t worry about Nico. He won’t be seeing much of his teammates tail lights. In a word, youth will be served. And if anyone thinks MS will act as a mentor, you need to grab a dictionary…mentor is generally mentioned as positive attribution.

Admittedly this is a good move for Mercedes-Benz.

They will reap the world wide media coverage surrounding Michael’s return, and MS won’t need to be leading the field to generate copy. If he is unable to keep up then reasons for his retirement will be manifest, especially to Michael himself.

Age is an unrelenting task master, even for the sporting genius of this ultimate champion.

I think that Michael decided to unretire when Ross showed him the sketch of triple diffuser. Or a quadriple one…
Brawn’s hat is full of rabbits and he will breeze Schumi to 100 wins and 8 championships.

I think it can only be good for F1. There are more teams, the playing field is much more level (altho I would like to see refuelling still, & revs limited to 20K, or more), & a good array of driver abilities. I am a McLaren fan, but most importantly I love to see the top drivers drive at their very best in the best cars. Can we try & weed out all the races/tracks where overtaking is impossible.. there are so many :-(
This includes my own Australian race. Overtaking at 300+km/hr is something to behold!!!

I dont like Schumacher, never have never will. At 41 hes going to need his eyes tested so he doesnt miss the Mclarens of Hamilton and Button. speed pass him on the track. Mclaren all the way!! British team, British drivers VS The Germans of Mercedes.

Well I had left watching F-1 since Shumi left but, now I am looking forward for next Seasons as things are poised nicely as person (Alonso) who took is Tile last time he raced will be lead racer for Ferrari…
n’ also new World Champion Button n’ former champion Hamilton n’ Kimi things are surly going to heat up this season………….
I can’t wait for 1st round to begin…..

Well I had left watching F-1 since Shumi left but, now I am looking forward for next Seasons as things are poised nicely as person (Alonso) who took is Tile last time he raced will be lead racer for Ferrari…
n’ also new World Champion Button n’ former champion Hamilton things are surly going to heat up this season…………
But, I will miss Kimi for sure……. why?? you left Kimi WRC!!! Citogen What the hell went in your head….

Comment? Okay, This is inspirational to me. Here is a guy that even in a “slump” has more of a gift than I will ever have even in peak performance. That being said, nothing is ever really over when so much potential still exists.